From the Principal

Principal
Monica Berry, grew up in Evanston, Ill. She earned her
undergraduate degree
at Dartmouth College and did her graduate studies at the University of
Texas. She currently lives in Brooklyn and became principal of PS 87 in
2009. Principal Berry has a background in education and was a former
math teacher and coach. Growing up Principal Berry played softball, and
in high school she was on the track team and threw shot and discus.

Principal Berry says that the best part of being a principal is visiting classrooms to see what
students are learning. She also likes brainstorming the best ways to teach
students with teachers.

Principal Berry's goal is for the students of PS 87 is to graduate being
thoughtful, caring citizens. Of course, it’s important that all
students can read and do math, but more importantly, Principal Berry
wants to students to become good problem
solvers, people who analyze the world, people who look at the world and
say, how can I help to make the world better?

Principal Berry's goals for PS 87 include:

Increase the school's diversity

Do more global learning - through the use of technology, forge partnerships with other places in the world